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Compare train and bus for Matera to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 16, while a train costs an average of CHF 17.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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CHF 16 Average price Cheapest | CHF 17 Average price | CHF 14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Matera to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Matera to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Taranto:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Taranto costing on average CHF 17.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around CHF 16 compared to roughly CHF 14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 1. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Matera to Taranto
How to get from Matera to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22138:35 AM 1h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 9:50 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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22138:35 AM 1h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 9:50 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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22138:35 AM 1h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 9:50 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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· 5:15 PM 2h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 11 1 One-way 1 transfer
· 8:35 AM 2h20 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 10:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 11 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 PM 1h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 6:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Taranto:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Taranto costing on average CHF 17.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Taranto as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Matera Villa Longo and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Taranto by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Miccolis, FlixBus, Infobus.
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